Costly commissions of inquiry will create a more accountable public service
Taxpayers and citizens are guaranteed better services, and a reduction in the cost of these services is perhaps possible at last
It is estimated that the commissions of inquiry into allegations of state capture, corruption and fraud in the public sector including organs of state; into tax administration and governance by Sars; into allegations of impropriety regarding the PIC; and into the fitness of Nomgcobo Jiba and Lawrence Mrwebi to hold office will cost the taxpayer about R1bn. But in the long run, SA is guaranteed a more accountable and responsive public service. The creation of a more accountable and credible public service in which taxpayers and citizens are guaranteed better services and perhaps a reduction in cost of these services is possible at last. Many economist have calculated that the cost of corruption and maladministration runs into billions of rands and during the last ten years it is suggested this impact was most dire on the poor. But in 2018 it was whistleblowers and an active citizenry that made enough noise and brought about these four commissions of inquiry that would prove t...
Would you like to comment on this article?
Sign up (it's quick and free) or sign in now.
Please read our Comment Policy before commenting.
Subscribe now to unlock this article.
Support BusinessLIVE’s award-winning journalism for R129 per month (digital access only).
There’s never been a more important time to support independent journalism in SA. Our subscription packages now offer an ad-free experience for readers.
Cancel anytime.
Questions? Email helpdesk@businesslive.co.za or call 0860 52 52 00. Got a subscription voucher? Redeem it now.